What's your type?

[wolito]

What is your favorite type of course? Some prefer wide open flat courses, while others enjoy the steep hills or heavily wooded. Personally I enjoy courses that are heavily wooded, with tight fairways and average hole length of about 275 feet. Throw in a few hills and I will be more than happy. Trees must create challenging shots that force you to throw with skill and precision and possibly a little luck to reach par or less. Generally I don't prefer water hazards on the course unless they are a must and add substance to a hole, rather than just something to be worried about losing a disc. I suppose how you play and the skill at which you play will factor into what types of courses you enjoy. Share your thoughts.

[osbogosley]

I prefer courses that give you a tee shot from the tee. A few holes at Circle C in Austin are an example of what I am saying. If the tee has many small trees in front of it, a safe drive is so important that an upshot through the small openings is much safer than a hard throw. Holes that restrict anything other than one safe throw don't keep my interest for long. Most of the holes on my course offer many options and with changing winds you need the option of taking a different path. After I retired from pro tour. play I would only play when the wind was up. Playing a good windy course is what I enjoy the most.

[solomon.trenton]

i like a mix of all: woods, open, hills, flat, water whatever but like fine wine too much of a good thing is a bad thing

[DavidSauls]

Don't have a favorite type or style of course.

I've played 104 and have a "top-5" that are far-and-away better than #6 and below, favorites-wise. Odd thing is that among my favorite 5 are some huge hills and even cliffs, as well as an absolutely flat course. They range from a 4700' birdie course to a 10,000', par-70 monster. A few have tons of OB on most of the holes; one has no OB at all.

To me, there are a variety of places and styles that can hold a great course, with good design and resources.

[chainmonkey]

I do not like courses with a lot of OB. I tend to like lightly wooded courses especially when it is hot. Enough trees to keep you shaded but not so much as to keep a breeze away. I do not care for wide open courses. I like watching a disc steer its way through the trees like it has eyes.

[Disc Dog]

It would have to have about an even split between wooded (technical) and mostly open (maybe a really big tree or two to work around) long to really long. I detest any course where it is a tight fairway on every hole and I am not a big fan of water hazards (although I did enjoy the pond at Spiker-Arboretum). I do really seem to like elevation change. Especially it you consider 2 of my favorite courses are Campgaw and Downriver.

In a nutshell it is variety and spruce that up with multiple tees and/or baskets.

[Omega SuperSloth]

i like long dog legs , tight bushy holes, bigs hills and a real pretty face ....... mountain face a real pretty mountain face, man i should probally start over that didnt sound right :]

[DannyM]

My preferance is shorter <about 275-300 ft> holes that are technical, wooded, but has true fairways. Also really like elevation changes...especially downhills so that you can watch the disc the whole way. However, I'm like David Sauls, in that some of my all-time favorites are some flat, open courses. I started playing on a technical course, and I guess because of that it's still my favorite type.

[solomon.trenton]

I do not like courses with a lot of OB. I tend to like lightly wooded courses especially when it is hot. Enough trees to keep you shaded but not so much as to keep a breeze away. I do not care for wide open courses. I like watching a disc steer its way through the trees like it has eyes.

awefully picky now arent we?

[Guurn]

Any sort of course is fine as long as it is fun and challenging. When I think of a good course I ask myself after, "self, did you have fun, did it challenge you, were the holes unfair". If I answer yes, yes, and no then it is a good course. If I had to pick my favorite terrain I would say larger rolling hills the go in and out of woods, both thick and thin. Oh yeah, a stream and lake are always nice.

[Mattallica]

What is your favorite type of course? Some prefer wide open flat courses, while others enjoy the steep hills or heavily wooded. Personally I enjoy courses that are heavily wooded, with tight fairways and average hole length of about 275 feet. Throw in a few hills and I will be more than happy. Trees must create challenging shots that force you to throw with skill and precision and possibly a little luck to reach par or less. Generally I don't prefer water hazards on the course unless they are a must and add substance to a hole, rather than just something to be worried about losing a disc. I suppose how you play and the skill at which you play will factor into what types of courses you enjoy. Share your thoughts.

You would absolutely love Valley Springs in Durham, NC.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1959

Heavily wooded, but more than fair fairways. Plays up and down a huge hill. lots of elevation changes, average hole may be a touch longer than 275, but there is no water. There are multiple tees and baskets. Great course.

[sub ceroh]

Wooded with water shots and elevation changes.

[ShaZaun]

every course in it's own way is special......I love all courses simply for the fact there courses.....each one played or unplayed will always hold a place in my heart.......:D

[wolito]

You would absolutely love Valley Springs in Durham, NC.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=1959

Heavily wooded, but more than fair fairways. Plays up and down a huge hill. lots of elevation changes, average hole may be a touch longer than 275, but there is no water. There are multiple tees and baskets. Great course.

Soundly like a course that I would enjoy for sure. Haven't played anything on the east coast yet, but will put that on my wish list.

[biscoe]

varied, fair, elevation, water.

[mashnut]

I like a course with lots of variety, lots of elevation, some water hazards, and some good challenging holes that really make you use all your shots.

[whitechocolate]

I like courses that trend beginner friendly without being a pitch and putt, but offer a good example of what disc golf should offer. Scenic and a good variety (elevation changes, open to most wooded holes, left and right holes) of shots. I prefer it to be a course that averages about 250 per hole, where most people should be able to get to the basket in a least two, but the ablility to be punish for a errant throw is still there.

Having the long tees there is definitely a much needed bonus. Even though I am still a borderline novice/rec player, I enjoy the extra length on a more reachable course to help me develop and help possibly make the score closer if they play from shorts and I play from longs. I tell people when they are learning how to play, that everyone can gets 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s (that's one of the reasons it's better than ball golf), and courses that have that out there is what I enjoy the most.

My second favorite type of courses has tee signs and targets. That's all it takes for me to be happy.

[DiscChucker]

Don't have a favorite type or style of course.

I've played 104 and have a "top-5" that are far-and-away better than #6 and below, favorites-wise. Odd thing is that among my favorite 5 are some huge hills and even cliffs, as well as an absolutely flat course. They range from a 4700' birdie course to a 10,000', par-70 monster. A few have tons of OB on most of the holes; one has no OB at all.

To me, there are a variety of places and styles that can hold a great course, with good design and resources.

My thinking exactly. Although I haven't played 104 courses, I can relate as the courses I have played have run the gamut of length, difficulty and definitely varied environments.

However, I will admit to appreciating the heavily wooded courses here in NC.

[billnchristy]

I like to find something in each course to be happy about. Hopefully more holes are good than not but good to me is not a set design standard. I have seen wide open holes bring challenge from wind. I have seen tight wooded holes provide a fair and reasonable challenge and multiple lines...I have also seen the ridiculous throw and pray shots which I don't particularly care for.

I would say this: If I can play my average game and not get frustrated I am happy. By that I don't mean I get mad if I don't par this or that...I mean do I have a snowball's chance of getting somewhere near my average or do I need 18 lucky shots?

[zenbot]

I like windmills and animatronics on my courses.

[BogeyNoMore]

Give me a course with a bit of everything!!
Make it scenic - give me something to enjoy - even if I suck.:cool:

Plenty of elevation changes, with some holes flat. Mostly wooded, with some brush, so it's requires some degree of control to score well with a fairway that's well maintained. A drive that's a just bit off the mark shouldn't take 10 minutes to find in waist-high grass.:mad:

Typical hole length about 250 to 350 ft, with a reasonable ace run or two, but at least a few long open shots that invite you to bomb it - just to get yer ya ya's out. A few holes where wind comes into play just to see how well you handle that. A shot over some water, but not one where you have to throw more than 150 ft to clear. This gives even kids and shorter arms a chance to be "daring" and greatly reduces the chances of plastic ending up in the water (can't be good for the environment, even if people fish them out).

Fairways should mix up dog-legs left, right, straight shots, with a few holes favoring overhead throws (Maybe even couple of tight tunnnel shots that make an overhead a poor shot choice). Make me choose the right disc and release for that hole - make me pay for choosing/executing poorly.:p

Concrete pads with hole length indicated, and make it obvious where the next tee pad is.:confused:

Admittedly, I play mostly in Michigan, but the closest I've seen to this is either Beast or Flip-City. Although, I don't recall any water coming in play, and navigating was a bit tough in a few spots (but only a few). But boy, do those courses pack a lot of variety into 24 holes.

I think that pretty much covers it. Obviously, course designers have to work with the land available. Not every place has hills, water, woods, etc., so I can appreciate how tough it must be to design a good course if turf you gotta work with is somewhat "one-dimensional." I would cite the "Ponds of Lakeshore" as a great example of how to make the most of what you have to work with - very cleverly laid out to make use what's already there.

P.S. BONUS POINTS FOR A GREAT SPORTS BAR OR PIZZA JOINT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE PARKING LOT!!!!:D

[skinner21]

What is your favorite type of course? Some prefer wide open flat courses, while others enjoy the steep hills or heavily wooded. Personally I enjoy courses that are heavily wooded, with tight fairways and average hole length of about 275 feet. Throw in a few hills and I will be more than happy. Trees must create challenging shots that force you to throw with skill and precision and possibly a little luck to reach par or less. Generally I don't prefer water hazards on the course unless they are a must and add substance to a hole, rather than just something to be worried about losing a disc. I suppose how you play and the skill at which you play will factor into what types of courses you enjoy. Share your thoughts.

It sounds like you would enjoy Highland Park in IL quite a bit.

For me, I like a good mix of let em rip and tightly wooded and good elevation changes. woods are fun holes, I just hate when the underbrush is so thick that anything off the fairway means your hunting for a disc. I also hate when courses place the pins behind a stand of tees making long putts impossible.

but above all, give me variety. left/right, open/tight, long/short, throw up/down, safe holes/risky holes. basically, give me everything and I'll be happy.

[craftsman]

There is no thrill like throwing over water! The main reason I travel my state is to get a variety of what different courses have to offer.

[g-sauce]

If I'm not forced to throw backhand, forehand, t-hawks, thumbers, skippers, rollers, hyzers, anhyzers, over water, around/through trees/brush, uphill, downhill, layups, and bombs all in one round it wont make my favorite list.

(ps if i missed something add it in there then reread)

[crawdad62]

i like...... , tight bushy holes

I like my holes tight too but I prefer them bush-;)less.

[WindyCityROCer]

I like a bit of everything (duh) but not all courses/land have that... Having said that, I prefer wooded courses... (look at my played list, Valpo>highland/chann are my top 3) I don't hate water, AS LONG AS THERE ARE APPROPRIATE TEES (ie... <250 so my noodle arm has a prayer). I don't hate open courses either though, but there needs to be balance... one thing I do HATE is repetitivness (sp? probably) I loved the oaks the first 10 times I played it, now that it's closer to 100, there are some really boring/repeat holes that could go....

... argh, this is going to force me to write some more reviews (preliminary at least)

[Neophyte]

Like many of you I too appreciate a good deal of variety in a course. I like there to be some tight "technical" holes, some long just bomb it holes, some with good risk versus reward shots and some holes that can be played a couple of different ways. For these reasons I really like courses that have multiple tees and multiple baskets on each hole (Giles Run, VA is a great example).

[BogeyNoMore]

Don't tell me I'm the ONLY one out there who appreciates a goood burger or pizza after a round on a great course??

[Dthunderchicken]

I like elevation changes and obstacles. My favorite course causes you throw over wooded sink holes and has many ridges to throw over or onto.

[mohmandm]

long and open

[WindyCityROCer]

Don't tell me I'm the ONLY one out there who appreciates a goood burger or pizza after a round on a great course??

true, good food/drink near a course is ALWAYS a plus.

[humchris85]

I like Heavly wooded courses with lots of elevation change. Some big downhill bombs, some uphill rips. Typicly up deep in the mountans, well away from other peoples interference. I like to have big views. I like a mix of hole length, some shorties that can be birdied or aced, but only with a well placed shot. Some long holes are also nice to have, but only if they have some obsticles as well, so its not just a big arm contest, and an accurate thrower can still be rewarded even if they cant throw a country mile.

[DGWookie]

I like Heavly wooded courses with lots of elevation change. Some big downhill bombs, some uphill rips. Typicly up deep in the mountans, well away from other peoples interference. I like to have big views. I like a mix of hole length, some shorties that can be birdied or aced, but only with a well placed shot. Some long holes are also nice to have, but only if they have some obsticles as well, so its not just a big arm contest, and an accurate thrower can still be rewarded even if they cant throw a country mile.

What he said...

That's why I like Beaver Ranch in Conifer CO.

[G Bud]

every course in it's own way is special......I love all courses simply for the fact there courses.....each one played or unplayed will always hold a place in my heart.......:D

I have to agree!!! :D For me, any course is better then no course. :)